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Online Professional Certificate in Construction Estimating

The Program
Provides an excellent overview of basic and advanced principles of construction estimating and bidding in the construction industry.

No entrance exams are required. Course times are scheduled year-round to be compatible with your work commitments. Each course meets online for ten weeks. Discussions using an online bulletin board afford the opportunity to examine everyday construction challenges shared by others in the construction industry.

The Certificate
To earn the certificate you are required to receive a passing grade in five courses. All courses should be completed within two years of starting the program.

Courses available include: Introduction to Construction Estimating, Essential Construction Math, Construction Blueprint Reading, Estimating and Bidding I, Estimating and Bidding II, and Construction Materials and Processes.

Workplace Benefits

Be better prepared to succeed at your chosen profession
Learn from the experts in the various fields of construction
Advance within your current trade or transition into a new career

Location of Classes
This certificate program is held online. Consistent access to the Internet is required.

Endorsed by the San Diego Chapter of the American Society of Professional Estimators.

The program advisor, Bob George, has extensive experience in construction estimating and project management and is an active member of several professional organizations. He has instructed in college-level programs throughout San Diego County. In this program, he will present experts in the various fields of construction practices.

This program is authorized by SDSU's Colleges of Business Administration and Engineering and is endorsed by the San Diego Chapter of the American Society of Professional Estimators.

Each course costs $525 (after first class, add $20 late fee.)

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For additional information please email extended.std@sdsu.edu or call (619) 594-0787.

SDSU Research Foundation Program

Courses are offered in cooperation with the San Diego Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America.

Summer 2008 Courses

Construction Blueprint Reading

This course is designed to help participants learn to read the drawings used to communicate information about building construction projects. At the completion of the course, students will have an elementary knowledge of blueprint reading as it relates to building construction projects, and will understand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals.

Textbook Required

Instructor: Bob George, CPE.

Extension Credit Course No. ENGR X-33 (three units)
Schedule No. 08SU 08783 FP
Dates: June 23-August 31
Location: Online
Fee: $525 ($545 after June 23) Last day to enroll is June 30.

Construction Materials and Processes

Examines the materials used to construct a variety of structures, highways, utilities, and residential buildings. Includes terminology; interpretation of plans; and specifications to assure that correct materials are ordered, applied, and utilized. Methods of identifying materials delivered to the job site, methods of handling, quality control procedures for testing, and inspection of private and government work will be emphasized. Special emphasis will be given to the relationship of each material to the Uniform Building Code.

Textbook Required